Kukla's Korner Hockey

Ryan Miller and Paul Gaustad are the closest of friends. They’ve been roomates. They’ve traveled through Europe together. They were teammates for a decade—a run that ended Monday when the Sabres sent Gaustad to Nashville.

Miller is not happy with the transaction.

“It was a pretty tough day,” Miller said today after practice in Anaheim Ice. “I’m not going to lie. I’m not real happy about the way it all turned out. But that’s the business of hockey.

“Like I’ve said, we don’t make those decisions. That’s more proof because if I had any more influence Paul would still be here. I appreciate the way he plays. He’s been one of my best friends for a long time there. Obviously, that’s going to continue, but it was nice to have him as a teammate and have those other intangibles.”

Give it a rest, weepy. You’re not making the playoffs, so your team gave up their fourth-round pick for the Preds first-round pick. That’s the deal. Your BFF will be back this summer and then you can spoon one another through the entire 2012-2013 season. Until then, get your blankie and cuddle with it until Paulie comes back.